Faarvot

Faarvot is a fictional city-state commonly featured in fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. It is depicted as a free port with a long mercantile tradition and a polyglot population.

Located on the delta of the Faar River, it faces the Sea of Leith and is shielded by breakwaters and mangrove flats. Its climate is temperate maritime, with foggy mornings and mild summers.

Historically, settlement arose in the early medieval era and grew through shipbuilding and trade. By the late medieval period it formed a Guild Confederacy, a loose association of merchant houses that granted the city significant autonomy from feudal rulers.

The city is home to about 60,000 residents and hosts a mix of humans and non-human communities, including elves and dwarves in workshop districts. Common languages include the regional Faaric trade jargon and the tongue of traders; religious life is pluralistic.

Economy centers on port activities, shipyards, and light manufacturing such as metalwork and ceramics. The harbor handles spices, grains, and textiles, with canal lanes and a robust customs post supporting long-distance trade.

Governing authority rests with the Council of Nine Guildmasters, who appoint a mayor and oversee merchant law within the city. The legal system emphasizes contract law and interguild arbitration.

Landmarks include the Market of Luminous Tents, the Lantern Gate, and the Harbor Academy. The annual Lantern Festival is a highlight of civic life and tourism.

In fiction, Faarvot serves as a hub of political intrigue, mercantile rivalry, and maritime adventure, appearing across novels and game campaigns.